In addition to the Council-approved Code of Conduct, Members of Council must also adhere to the following statutes.
Federal Legislation
1. Criminal Code of Canada
Provincial Legislation
1. Declaration of Office (prescribed form)
2. Municipal Act - Extracts
Section 5 Powers exercised by council
Section 224 Role of council
Section 225 Role of head of council
Section 226.1 Head of council as chief executive officer
Section 227 Municipal administration
Section 229 Chief administrative officer
Section 239 Meetings open to public
Section 270 Adoption of policies
Section 274 Investigation by judge
Section 283 Remuneration and expenses
Section 284 Statement (remuneration and expenses)
3. Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
4. Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act - Extracts
Purpose and Use of personal information
5. Occupational Health and Safety Act - Extracts
Violence and Harassment
6. Municipal Elections Act - Extracts
Election Campaign Finances - Contributions
7. Ontario Human Rights Code
City of Brampton Policies, By-laws & Protocols
1. Accountability and Transparency – Policy (required by Municipal Act)
2. Delegation – Policy (required by Municipal Act)
3. Controllership – Policy (required by Municipal Act)
4. Procedure By-law (required by Municipal Act)
5. Purchasing By-law (required by Municipal Act)
6. Workplace Harassment Prevention – Policy (required by Occupational Health and Safety Act)
7. Workplace Violence Prevention – Policy (required by Occupational Health and Safety Act)
8. Conflict of Interest (Provincial Offences Act) – Policy (required by agreement with Ministry of the Attorney General)
9. Corporate Values – Policy
10. Expense Policy for Mayor and Members of Council – Policy
11. Statement of Remuneration and Expenses – Policy
12. Minor Charitable Donations – Policy
13. Lunch and Dinner Sponsorship – Policy
14. Sponsorship and Advertising – Policies
15. Community Use of Suite at BCSE (PowerAde) – Policy
16. Employment of Related Persons (Members of Council) – Policy
17. Job Postings and Advertising – Policy
18. Selection and Offer of Employment – Policy
19. Information Technology Use – Policy
20. OMEX General Liability Insurance Policy Conditions - Extract
21. OMEX Insurance Claims Manual – Extract
22. Municipal Election – Use of Corporate Resources Protocol
23. Media Relations (Council) Protocol
24. Media Releases Protocol